1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1997 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |